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Researching African American Families at the Maryland State Archives

People researching African American history are particularly fortunate if their families lived in Maryland. A strong tradition of record keeping from the earliest days of settlement has resulted in the preservation of a vast amount of material relevant to African American history. This material can be found primarily at the Maryland State Archives in Annapolis, where the permanent public records of state, county, and local agencies are conveniently centralized. Records concerning African Americans, once neglected by professional historians and genealogists alkie, provide new insights into the Maryland experience for people of color.

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Underground Railroad Network

See the National Park Service Underground Railroad Map for information about the role of Catoctin Furnace in the Underground Railroad along with numerous other sites!

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Pennsylvania Firebacks

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Springfield Manor Winery and Distillery

Springfield Manor Winery & Distillery is open! Stop by for a delightful glass of award winning wine or a sip of brandy. Springfield was the home of Catoctin Furnace owner James Johnson and was named before the American Revolution for the seven springs in each of seven fields. For more information, visit their website: Springfield Manor Winery & Distillery

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The Furnace Bar and Grill!

Check out the newest restaurant in Thurmont!

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Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

Take a look at their Youtube video here.

They also have posted many multimedia presentations here.